Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in South Dakota
Chemical Plant and System Operators in South Dakota earn a median of $59,970 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,790; the top 10% earn over $65,640. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
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Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in South Dakota
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in South Dakota?
The median is $59,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,790 and the top 10% earn over $65,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 35 (−23% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.